Eccentrics
Raymond Duncan
Raymond Duncan, brother of dancer Isadora Duncan, practiced a unique fashion philosophy. He spurned conventional attire and always wore a toga, from 1905 until his death in 1966. He said the toga allowed the body freer movement (though it must have been a bit drafty in cold weather, especially since he was living mostly in Paris, not somewhere warmer). And it also had something to do with embracing the "rhythmic harmony" of Ancient Greek civilization. More info here and here.
Posted By: Alex - Tue May 12, 2015 -
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Category: Eccentrics, Fashion
Attorney Larry L. Archie
Via a chain of transmission that extends through our own Chuck Shepherd and longtime WU-vie Professor Music, we get the astonishing picture above, the kind of advert favored by Attorney Larry L. Archie.
Posted By: Paul - Thu May 07, 2015 -
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Category: Eccentrics, Law, Advertising
Alligator Joe
Proving that Florida, home to our esteemed Chuck Shepherd, has harbored weirdos for over a century.
Original article here.
Posted By: Paul - Mon Apr 20, 2015 -
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Category: Animals, Eccentrics, 1900s, 1910s
Prince Monolulu
His Majesty in typical garb.
The Prince comes on at the 16-minute mark.
Posted By: Paul - Sat Apr 04, 2015 -
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Category: Contests, Races and Other Competitions, Eccentrics, Fashion, Television, 1950s, 1960s
Towing The Boat
A mobility scooter pulling a boat. You don't see that every day.
Posted By: Alex - Sat Mar 28, 2015 -
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Category: Boats, Disabilities, Eccentrics
Rahsaan Roland Kirk
"Multi-instrumentalist" was the term for Rahsaan Roland Kirk. But generally the term does not refer to simultaneous playing.
Posted By: Paul - Fri Mar 27, 2015 -
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Category: Eccentrics, Bohemians, Beatniks, Hippies and Slackers, Music, 1960s
Placenta Smoothies
Unsafe for Revulsion-prone Stomachs.
Posted By: Paul - Sun Mar 22, 2015 -
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Category: Body, Blood, Cannibalism, Eccentrics, Fads, Food
The Englishman Who Posted Himself
So long as Alex has brought up this theme, I thought I would reference this great book, which I reviewed at the B&N REVIEW upon its release five years ago.
Posted By: Paul - Sun Feb 15, 2015 -
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Category: Eccentrics, Books, Europe, Postal Services
Can You Flick It? A Subbuteo Story
The thrilling, incomprehensible, unnerving history of tabletop soccer.
Home page of Subbuteo.
Posted By: Paul - Mon Feb 09, 2015 -
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Category: Eccentrics, Games, 1940s, Europe
The Man Whose Mind Exploded
Documentary about a fellow with no ability to lay down new memories. Plus other "issues."
Full story here.
Posted By: Paul - Thu Feb 05, 2015 -
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Category: Beauty, Ugliness and Other Aesthetic Issues, Body Modifications, Eccentrics, Documentaries, Brain Damage
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